Maria Ndeapo Nashongo
About Candidate
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Education
The programme for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering (Honours) runs over four (4) academic years, which are made up of a total of eight (8) semesters. A semester consists of 14 weeks of lectures plus 2 weeks of university examinations. Year 1 of study (semester I and II) is common to all Engineering disciplines. In Years 2 to 4 (semesters III to VIII), students take discipline-specific modules and a few common modules. There are no taught modules in Semester VIII since this semester is fully dedicated to Research and Design Projects. A 16 Credit module requires a total of 56 hours of Lecture (L) plus 28 hours of Tutorials (T) or Labs (Practical Session (PS)). A 12 Credit module requires a total of 42 hours of Lecture plus 28 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. An 8 Credit module requires a total of 28 hours of Lecture plus 14 hours of Tutorials or Practical Session. As part of Continuous Assessment (CA), students must do at least two (2) Written Tests in addition to some assignments and Lab reports, where applicable.
Work & Experience
Lead business development, tendering activities, and client engagement to drive company growth. Manage mining and drilling projects, ensuring effective planning, execution, and resource utilization. Conduct commercial, risk, and profitability assessments to support strategic decision-making. Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and project teams to achieve operational and financial objectives.
Oversee contractor performance and ensure compliance with contractual, operational, and safety standards. Coordinate mine planning activities across drilling, blasting, and load-and-haul operations. Conduct KPI evaluations, performance reviews, and invoice verification processes. Support tender evaluations, contractor selection, and governance compliance initiatives.
Conduct technical inspections and monitor mining activities to ensure operational efficiency. Prepare technical reports, maintain records, and review engineering documentation. Support maintenance projects and identify operational risks and improvement opportunities. Manage contractor compliance, audits, KPI monitoring, and operational reporting.
Managed infrastructure and mine support projects from planning through successful execution. Coordinated project schedules, budgets, resources, and stakeholder communication. Ensured compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and safety requirements. Implemented risk mitigation measures and continuous improvement initiatives.
Led engineering projects through planning, execution, commissioning, and performance evaluation. Prepared project budgets, schedules, technical documentation, and progress reports. Coordinated multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery. Implemented process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and productivity.
Developed and coordinated mine plans, drilling sequences, and blasting schedules. Monitored production targets, equipment utilization, and operational performance. Collaborated with survey and operational teams to ensure accurate plan implementation. Produced planning reports and supported continuous improvement initiatives.
